Category Archives: Cognitive Psychology

Articles on the acquisition, processing, and storing of information, and the exploration of internal mental states

What is Consciousness? (Video)

Michael Stevens attempts to define consciousness, raises questions of identity and asks if it is possible for something to exist simply as a “philosophical zombie.”

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Craig Tracy’s Tiger Illusion

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Most persons see a tiger in the image above, but the more perceptive among us might just be able to see something else. If you’d like a hint as to what is hidden in this image, then please have a look at the Craig Tracy Leopard Illusion.

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How the Human Brain Works – Infographic

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Debates about the connection between the mind and the body date all the way back to ancient times. Today, we might finally have plausible answers. Neurologists have been diligently working on mapping areas of the brain where specific emotions occur, and how these target areas interact with other parts of the brain. As it turns out, the mind-body connection seems to be very strong indeed. Continue reading

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